Computer Components
This component provides power to all other components.
What is the power supply unit (PSU)?
A fast storage device with no moving parts.
What is an SSD?
The bar at the bottom of the screen in Windows.
What is the taskbar?
Software used to perform everyday tasks like writing or browsing.
What is application software?
A program that helps detect and remove viruses.
What is antivirus software?
A circuit board that connects the CPU, RAM, and expansion cards.
What is the motherboard?
This type of optical disk can store up to 25 GB per layer.
What is a Blu-ray disc?
The area that displays icons of running background apps.
What is the system tray?
This utility lets you install or remove programs in Windows.
What is Programs and Features?
This type of malware holds files hostage for payment.
What is ransomware?
Allows you to connect additional hardware like video or network cards.
What is an expansion slot?
A USB flash drive is an example of this type of storage.
What is solid-state storage?
This Windows feature allows multiple users to have their own settings.
What is a user account?
Software that controls how hardware interacts with the OS.
What is a device driver?
A locked cabinet or secure room protects this type of asset.
What is physical hardware?
This fan keeps the CPU from overheating.
What is the CPU fan or heatsink?
Converts data into magnetic charges to store files.
What is a hard disk drive (HDD)?
A feature that allows you to quickly access frequently used programs.
What is the Start menu?
Used to ensure only compatible software is installed on a system.
Used to ensure only compatible software is installed on a system.
Best practice for reducing electric shock when working on a PC.
What is grounding or using an ESD strap?
Used to retain BIOS settings even when the PC is off.
What is the CMOS battery?
This file system is standard for Windows operating systems.
What is NTFS?
This command line tool allows advanced file system management.
What is Command Prompt or PowerShell?
A tool for restoring the system to a previous working state.
What is System Restore?
This type of attack tricks users into giving up sensitive data.
What is phishing?